Kelly Rowland's confidence is contagious, and she's going above and beyond to spread it to other women.

The "Chasing Destiny" star is doing this by not only embracing her own chocolate splendor and constantly giving back, but also by launching a makeup line in collaboration with her makeup artist, Sheika Daley, that will be inclusive of all skin tones. Rowland told The Huffington Post that her own struggle to find makeup that matches her complexion sparked the idea. 

"I was pink, I was green, I was gray, I was too fair, I was too dark or too purple," Rowland told HuffPost at Breyer's 150th Birthday Celebration in New York on Wednesday. "Even going overseas to Europe, none of the makeup artists have my color, and I was just shocked. Like, you should know it all. They didn’t, and that’s fine, but if that’s the case, then let’s figure out a solution."

That solution is her line, F.A.C.E., which stands for For All Created Equal. Rowland said she especially wants to fill this void for women with darker complexions and help them embrace their true beauty.

"I don’t want them to cover up their [skin color]," she told HuffPost. "So many makeup artists cover everything up. Let the skin tone shine through. There’s a reason why people are sitting in the sun, there’s a reason why people are injecting their lips. Our features are so beautiful, and we just don’t need to cover it up or enhance it even more, cause we already have it... We invented the s**t!"

Rowland said that she doesn't condemn cosmetic procedures -- admitting to having some work done on her breasts -- but she wants black women to know that they don't have to go overboard to keep up with society's standards because they are enough.

While F.A.C.E.'s release date is still pending, Rowland is focusing her attention on her other projects, including her new girl group, June's Diary, who just released their first single, L.A.N.C.E. 

The former Destiny's Child member is also working on new music herself. Despite being in the music industry for nearly 30 years, Rowland told HuffPost that she's at the point where she has to push herself like never before. 

"I feel like all the different things that life has given me, and the different challenges that I went through, and even just with having my son and losing my mom, it’s so many different dynamics that have happened and I can’t not include that in the record," she said. "It’s so many fans that feel like 'we’ve only heard a little bit of your voice,' and they’re right. Between my vocal coaches and me just having so much fun and feeling even more freedom since having my son, it’s just, I’ve evolved and I want to showcase that." 

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Salma Hayek may be known for her good looks and her trademark curves, but the actress says being comfortable in her own skin is something that changes from day to day.

"Well I am entering my fifties so your body confidence isn’t that good. I think it depends on the day, for everybody," the 49-year-old told InStyle UK. "There’s some days you say, 'This is it,' and you love it. Then there are days when you go, 'This can not be it! Is this really it?' So I think it’s up and down all the time!"

Hayek, who turns 50 later this year, hints that being in show business doesn't help when it comes to the pressure to look a certain way.

"The amount of pressure on women now, it’s crazy," she told The Guardian last year. "You have to be much better than your male colleagues ... you still have to be a good wife and mother. And now you also have to be skinny, and you have to look 20 when you’re 40. It’s too much. We need to stop with the crazy expectations, give ourselves a break.”

Sandra Bullock, who turned 50 in 2014, shared Hayek's candid view when it comes to aging, saying her 50s might not be the "best" time of her life but it still "feels good."

Hayek says she's never considered getting any cosmetic treatments like Botox to try to look younger -- in fact, she's said that being told to go under the needle was one of the worst pieces of advice she ever got. 

You're gorgeous just the way you are, Salma. 

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There are a few things Anna Wintour is known for. Her bob, her incredibly long reign as editor-in-chief of Vogue and of course, her sunglasses. 

Since the '80s Wintour has been wearing sunglasses e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e. Inside, outside, to red carpet events, in the pitch black -- you name it, and she was there, with her sunnies. 

In honor of National Sunglass day on June 27, we are honoring the woman who might be responsible for single-handedly fueling the sunglasses industry. Herewith a few photos of Anna wearing sunglasses in the most absurd places. 

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A perfume that smells like a comet is a poetic-sounding idea. Who doesn’t love the image of a big dusty space snowball careening through the skies?

Unfortunately, comets don’t smell as ethereally lovely as one would hope. Scientists discovered in 2014 that at least one comet -- 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko-- gave off an odor reminiscent of rotten eggs, horse poop, ammonia (read: cat pee) and formaldehyde.

But that didn’t stop members of the Rosetta mission team -- the people responsible for landing a probe on the comet -- from asking UK-based scent firm The Aroma Company to make a perfume based on the comet’s fragrance.

New Scientist reporter Jacob Aron had the misfortune of testing out the new perfume. He described it as having a “sharp, unpleasant scent” that he could feel “as a physical presence inside my skull.” As he smelled more and more, however, Aron started coming around to the scent, writing that it’s “not actually as foul as my first impression led me to believe” and that he could even detect “a few floral notes.” Either that, or the horrible stench was just starting to make him delirious. 

Unfortunately — or maybe fortunately? — the fragrance doesn’t appear to be available commercially at this point. The Rosetta team will be handing out postcards with the scent at London’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in July.

Since we haven’t sniffed this stuff ourselves, we’ll have to hold further judgment. But really, could it be much worse than perfume that smells like zombies? 

H/T Gizmodo

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"We invite you to something epic, you know?" Jay Z raps on 1996's "Reasonable Doubt," his groundbreaking debut album about the story of a hustler and a rapper on the rise. 

Two decades later, his lyrics continue to reverberate in the voices of some of today's top artists -- Rihanna and Kanye West, for example -- having permanently altered the fabric of rap music history. 

Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of "Reasonable Doubt," and to celebrate the album's legacy Jay and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke have collaborated on a unique fan experience to bring it back to where it all began: APT 4B. 

Taking its name from Jay Z's 1990s apartment in the Marcy Projects, the Los Angeles pop-up concept shop modeled after the rapper's old digs will play home base to "Reasonable Doubt" T-shirts, hats cassettes, and more, as well as pieces from Burke's denim line Fourth of November. Fans will also be able to interact with kiosks featuring exclusive content and get a peek at "Reasonable Doubt"-inspired emojis to bridge the gap between generations of rap lovers. 

"The partnership between Biggs and I began in the spirit of independence 20 years ago and nothing has changed," Jay Z said in a statement. "For the pop-up shop series, we're working directly with store owners, supporting entrepreneurship in our communities. The shops bring to life the inspiration behind 'Reasonable Doubt'; the fans and respecting the culture."

The occasion signals a new beginning for Biggs, as Roc-a-Fella's other founders, Jay Z and Damon Dash, have largely dominated the conversation about the record label's origin story. When discussing the trajectory of a company with humble beginnings, Biggs describes himself as a "proud father," connecting the dots between artists of today and the movement he started all those years ago. 

"It all goes back to the genesis of what we did 20 years ago." Burke told The Huffington Post. "If you think about the 'Reasonable Doubt' family tree ... we introduced Kanye [West] to the market, who in turn, introduced GOOD Music. Jay Cole, Rihanna, Pusha T and Rihanna --- a lot of careers have come out of where we started."

The shop opens Saturday, June 25, and will remain open through July. 

Listen to "Reasonable Doubt" in full below: 

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Bill Cunningham, the beloved photographer known for his keen eye for street style, has died.

Cunningham died in New York on Saturday, announced The New York Times, his longtime employer. He was 87 and had recently been hospitalized for a stroke.

The photographer became a staple on the streets of New York City and often spoke of his disinterest in taking photos of famous people. "I'm not interested in celebrities with their free dresses. I'm interested in clothes," he said in a movie about his life, "Bill Cunningham New York."

Cunningham, who started out in advertising and later became a milliner, making hats under the brand William J., started contributing to the Times in 1978, getting into street style as it was first emerging on the fashion scene. In fact, long before the days of fashion blogging, Cunningham prowled the streets of New York with his friend Editta Sherman to create a series of truly breathtaking street style images.

For many Fashion Week attendees in years to come, being photographed by Cunningham would be the ultimate validation. As Anna Wintour so perfectly put it in "Bill Cunningham New York," "I've said many times that we all get dressed for Bill."

And yet, for all of his accomplishment and regard, Cunningham always maintained a sense of modesty, straying away from interviews and keeping mostly to himself. In an essay he wrote for the Times in 2002, he revealed what brought him to taking fashion photos in the first place.

"The problem is I'm not a good photographer. To be perfectly honest, I'm too shy," he said. "Not aggressive enough. Well, I'm not aggressive at all. I just loved to see wonderfully dressed women, and I still do. That's all there is to it."

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Julianne Moore, 55

At 55, Julianne Moore bucks the idea that women of a certain age need to have short hair. Her long locks help keep her waves in check. She told Redbook in 2014, “One of the reasons I wear my hair long now is that the weight helps keep it smooth.” As for her equally smooth skin? “Sunscreen is my number-one thing,” she said. “I’ve worn it every day since I was 23.”

Demi Moore, 53

The 53-year-old actress and model attributes her youthful skin to one thing: moisturizer. “I moisturize, moisturize, moisturize,” Moore told Marie Claire. “No matter how late it is, when I get home, I take the time to clean and moisturize my face. I’m a big believer in that if you focus on good skin care, you really won’t need a lot of makeup.”

Iman, 60

 Although former supermodel Iman claims that genetics are responsible for her aging so beautifully, her attention to her skincare and exercise regimen certainly help. Iman makes sure to clean and moisturize her face twice a day and never skips sunscreen. She uses SK-II Facial Treatment Cleanser, according to Harper’s Bazaar, and does yoga and Pilates. “Cardio is the most important thing,” she told The Telegraph.

Viola Davis, 50

Award-winning actress and How to Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis shared her secret to smooth skin on The Ellen DeGeneres show. She rubs her skin with Crisco, the white vegetable shortening, to combat dry skin and reduce friction from bunions. She massaged Crisco onto her toes before the SAG Awards just in case, she told DeGeneres.

Rita Moreno, 84

Rita Moreno is best known for playing Anita in West Side Story, and the 84-year-old actress is the only Latina to win an Emmy, a Tony, a Grammy, and an Oscar. Moreno told Fox News Magazineshe keeps her skin healthy thanks to exfoliating every day for years. She also shared some makeup tips: She recommends applying foundation with a brush and finishing with a sponge if you need to. And remember to blend well. “You always see the foundation end at the chin. It has to go further down. The decolleté area,” she said.

Tina Turner, 76

 Age-defying singer Tina Turner has kept her famous legs looking fabulous over the years. The 76-year-old told the Mirror in 2009 that her not-so-secret secret to looking great - “The main reason I’ve stayed looking good is that I’ve spent 40 years doing the most intensive stage workouts ever,” she said. Her best tip to looking and feeling great at any age, however, is self-confidence. “My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself,” she told Woman & Home magazine. “I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.

Gloria Estefan, 58

Fifty-eight-year-old singer Gloria Estefan’s beauty secret starts with happiness and love, but her dedication to exercise and skincare also help her look her best, she says. She never sleeps with makeup on and exfoliates and exercises religiously, according to Healthy Living Made Simple. She recommends using a magnifying mirror when applying makeup so you can “see all that is going on with your skin.”

Cindy Crawford, 50

Model Cindy Crawford turned 50 this year, and although she’s genetically blessed, she dished on some beauty secrets that have helped keep her looking half her age to Allure magazine. “You can get any plastic surgery in the world, but hair color is what enables women to look younger longer,” she said. She gives herself hair treatments to keep it conditioned. She also takes aging in stride, however, saying “I don’t care how much you work out or how much cream you put on - things change.”

Read more from Grandparents.com:

6 Habits That Cause Wrinkles

How to Go Gray: 10 Expert Tips

12 Skin Care Secrets of Real Women

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Today is the first day of the @whitehouse Week of Making! We'll be sharing a bit on how we make our jewelry, starting with one of the locations we source our graffiti! The Dequindre Cut, was formerly a rail line for the automotive industry but has since been transformed into a community greenway where the walls serve as a canvas for street artists to display their work. #RebelNell #weekofmaking #nationofmakers

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Today is the first day of the @whitehouse Week of Making! We'll be sharing a bit on how we make our jewelry, starting with one of the locations we source our graffiti! The Dequindre Cut, was formerly a rail line for the automotive industry but has since been transformed into a community greenway where the walls serve as a canvas for street artists to display their work. #RebelNell #weekofmaking #nationofmakers

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A little sneak peak of what we're up to tonight! #RebelNell #graffiti #instagraffiti #grandriver

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"Yeah. We saw that. Don't worry. We got you." 

That was the epic shade thrown by BET just minutes after Madonna's much-criticized tribute performance to Prince at the Billboard Awards in May. The network promised fans that it was cooking up a tribute truly fitting of the late, great Prince Rogers Nelson -- and they didn't disappoint. 

Instead, of just one performance, the show celebrated Prince throughout the night with a series of brilliant and distinct tributes from various artists. 

First up were Erykah Badu, The Roots and singer Bilal, who gave an absolutely stunning rendition of "The Beautiful Ones":

Next up was Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly, performing "Take Me With U," later joined by Jennifer Hudson who got a standing ovation for her powerful cover of "Purple Rain":

Maxwell also gave a stirring performance of "Nothing Compares To U" (which Madonna sang during her Billboard tribute). In honor of Prince, he changed the words, singing: "It's been 7 hours and 66 days since you took your music away."

The performance everyone was waiting for, Janelle Monae.

Monae, who has often cited Prince as a huge inspiration, sang a medley including the songs "Delirious," " Kiss," "Pop Life," and "I Would Die 4 U" -- while wearing ass-less chaps in honor of the icon:

And finally, Sheila E. came out to bring the house down with an epic, percussive performance in homage to The Purple One. Her high-energy medley included songs, "Housequake" and "Erotic City": 

It was a magical night full of performances that would have made Prince proud. Slay. 

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This summer, everyone seems to be keen on showing off their shoulders. But we still think that a dress with an exposed back is the way to go. 

Not only is it incredibly sexy, but it's a nice surprise, especially when the front is simple. And thankfully, tons of brands and designers are churning them out, just in time for all the nice weather.

Herewith, nine dresses that are so much better from behind. 

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There seems to have been something in the air this month, because many of our favorite Hollywood stars stepped out in some ... interesting ensembles in June. 

Jamie Lee Curtis dressed as an orc for the premiere of "Warcraft" (who knew she was a fan?), Charli XCX got creative with pink poufs and Christina Milian left little to the imagination in Las Vegas.

Check out the most outrageous outfits we saw in the month of June: 

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If you watched Sunday night's BET Awards, chances are you woke up this morning still feeling all the feels from the many emotional Prince tributes.

Some of those feelings were brought to you, in large part, by Jennifer Hudson. The songstress brought the house down with a rendition of "Purple Rain" alongside Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly. And she did it in a hooded tuxedo dress designed by Christian Siriano.

It was inspired by this look Prince wore to the 2005 People's Choice Awards:

Siriano, Hudson, and her stylist Micaela Erlanger posted a slew of photos of the outfit on Instagram. Erlanger thanked Siriano for creating "the perfect Prince-inspired stage look," while Hudson showed off images of the performance and backstage photo ops with the likes of Kelly and Wonder, Gabrielle Union, and her own adorable son. 

Check out the performance below. 

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When it comes to ditching heavy makeup, Alicia Keys is putting her money where her lipstick-free mouth is.

Keys attended the BET Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night wearing a billowy black jumpsuit, strappy sandals and what appears to be very light makeup, if any at all:

It's the first major red carpet event the singer has attended since announcing via a powerful Lenny essay that she's going #nomakeup because she no longer wants to cover up any aspect of herself. 

"Not my face, not my mind, not my soul, not my thoughts, not my dreams, not my struggles, not my emotional growth. Nothing,” she wrote.

Many celebrities post the occasional "no makeup selfie," but showing up makeup-free to an awards show proves Keys' commitment to "a revolution" of women showing their "real and raw" selves. 

We'd say she's on the right fresh-faced track.

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Angry stamp. Hair moji @lorenmiles #hairtapestry

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The fashion world lost one of its most beloved photographers Saturday. With the news of Bill Cunningham's death at age 87, all corners of the internet poured forth a flood of tears, tributes and memories.

Many shared starstruck memories of spotting him for the first time, some expressed gratitude for the documentary that gave fans a peek into his otherwise elusive life, and others recounted some of the most famous quotes said by him and about him. ("We all get dressed for Bill," Anna Wintour famously said.)

As much as Cunningham is revered as a fashion fixture, he must also be remembered for his iconic status as a New Yorker. His talent and keen eye for true style are only paralleled by his presence on the NYC streets, oftentimes perched on his bicycle in that signature blue jacket, camera in hand. 

Take a look at some of the tributes to the photographer who touched so many lives.

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More than 30 years after she became a household name with her hit song -- you know the one -- Cyndi Lauper is still just a girl that wants to have fun ... and aging isn't going to get in her way. 

The 63-year-old has said she doesn't mind growing older as long as she still gets to "play." She recently chatted with Vogue to share some of her beauty tips, particularly for older women.

"A woman who is older doesn’t have to look like a grandmamma," Lauper told Vogue. "She can look elegant and not conservative."

Lauper's rule of thumb is to embrace color -- something she's clearly always done. Whether it's cotton candy pink, fiery red or platinum blonde, she is known for experimenting with bold hair color. 

Even so, for older women, she suggests trying softer colors. We're digging her current baby pink hue -- a look Helen Mirren has also rocked. 

When it comes to makeup, less is more, Lauper says. 

“You can do any style of makeup if you’re older, you just need to do it light. Too much makeup will make you look older," she said. 

But it's important to know your face and what works for you -- and not just follow the latest trends. (You can read more about some of our favorite anti-aging makeup tips here.)

And if you're having a bad hair day or just can't be bothered to style your mane -- tossing on a hat is the perfect way to add a touch of instant glamour. 

Time to step outside the box, ladies.

h/t Vogue

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